LATHRUP VILLAGE—Industry 4.0 is the catchall term for recent advances in computing power, data analysis, sensor technology, wireless data speed, and even battery technology—which combine to make it possible to use sensors and software to improve safety, quality, and productivity in manufacturing. Wednesday, well over 100 people gathered at The Mint conference center to hear
GLASGOW, Scotland - The Munro Mk 1 is an all-electric off-road vehicle, designed and built in Glasgow, Scotland, and built to handle a tough life as a working vehicle on farms, in quarries or anywhere where strong off-road credentials or serious pulling power are required. Launched this week at an event in Edinburgh, the Mk
When making your decision to invest in crypto, there are a few things you should consider. While price fluctuations are typical in this market, they shouldn’t be the only thing that impacts your decision. You should also consider the price history of cryptocurrencies over a more extended period of time. You also need to make
Many people are curious about how to get into business. Some don’t know what to begin with, others don’t understand: what are the reasons? Why should I start my own business? If you are one of those people who need to know the reasons to open their own business and are still confused, this article
NEW YORK - The global hemp market could reach $18.6 billion by 2027 if nations around the world take action to clarify the crop’s legal status and address other key issues, according to an extensive report on the industry from the United Nations Conference on Trade & Development. Citing figures from researcher Krungsri Research Intelligence,
GRAND RAPIDS - The industrial market in West Michigan remained marginally negative during November, but some key indicators recovered lost ground, according to a survey of West Michigan manufacturers by Grand Valley State University’s Seidman College of Business. Employment and gross output (production) indices showed improvement from the October survey, which Brian Long, director of
The use of technology and consumers' streaming behaviors have evolved considerably during the past few years. More than ever, we enjoy watching for pleasure. Still, with advanced technologies such as Spotify, Netflix, HBO Max, etc., we can now do it on any internet-connected device as compared to the conventional techniques utilizing satellite or cable tv
WASHINGTON DC - Washington has its eyes on the Netherlands, a small but important European country that could hold the key to China’s future in manufacturing cutting-edge semiconductors. The Netherlands has a population of just over 17 million people — but is also home to ASML, a star of the global semiconductor supply chain. It produces
MOSCOW - According to a report from Kaspersky, 40 percent of American consumers who do most of their shopping after December 16 are willing to shop on sketchy-looking sites if the offer is enticing enough, compared to just 29 percent of shoppers who are mostly done shopping by December 15. A number of similar findings
The process of 3D modeling, prototyping, and design refinement are extensive for any engineer. The last common step is preparing the designs for injection molding, but that can be confusing to figure out where to start. Additionally, how much time will it take before going from the initial part designs to finally having molded parts?
